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Cantieri Estensi

yacht builder Zona Sipro, FE, Italy

Cantieri Estensi is an Italian yacht builder founded in 1995 near Ferrara, producing motor yachts in the lobster boat and trawler/navetta segments. Its ranges include the Goldstar S lobster boats (from around 11.65 metres), the Maine semi-displacement trawlers up to the 65 Maine, and the newer Targa line opened by the 38 GT, with 14 models reported in production. The company states it has launched over 500 boats since 1996 and describes itself as a leader in lobster boats from 11 to 16 metres and navettas/trawlers from 15 to 20 metres. It builds, sells and provides after-sales support directly across Europe and the Mediterranean basin, and also offers a selection of pre-owned boats through its Estensi Second Life programme.

Cantieri Estensi

Cantieri Estensi is an Italian boatbuilder founded in 1995 in the Ferrara area, with the stated aim of building boats of timeless charm able to handle any sea condition. The yard began with the Queentime motorsailer (80 units in two versions), specialised from 2000 in the Goldstar lobster boat range, and introduced the Maine series of semi-displacement navettas/trawlers in 2006. A new production plant covering the full build cycle for all models opened in 2009, the 640 Maine flagship was launched in spring 2011, and in 2015 the company was taken over by a new ownership group focused on Made in Italy quality. More than 500 boats have been launched since 1996, across 14 models currently in production.

Services

  • Design and construction of motor yachts, with owner-specified interior fit-out and layout options
  • Direct sales and after-sales assistance throughout Europe and the Mediterranean basin
  • Choice of engine packages and interior layouts on selected models
  • "Estensi Second Life" selected pre-owned boat sales with dedicated advisory support

Vessel Types

  • Goldstar S lobster boats: 38 (11.65 m LOA, 3.90 m beam), 42, 46, 50 and 54
  • Maine trawlers/navettas: 48, 54 and 65 Maine (evolution of the 640 Maine)
  • Targa range: 38 GT, a new interpretation of the lobster boat
  • Reported leadership in lobster boats from 11 to 16 m and navettas/trawlers from 15 to 20 m
  • Semi-displacement hulls with cruising speeds from 8 to 18 knots on the Maine line; the 54 Maine reaches 25 knots and the 65 Maine over 27 knots at half load
  • Emphasis on low fuel consumption, long range (approx. 2,900 miles at 6 knots on the 65 Maine) and low noise levels (60 dBA on the 48 Maine)
  • Engine and drive options including common rail diesels and Volvo Penta units with shaft-line transmissions

Facilities

  • Production site opened in 2009 where the entire build cycle of all models is carried out

Location

  • Operational headquarters: Via Giotto di Bondone 3, 44020 Ostellato (FE), Italy
  • Roots in Ferrara, on the Po di Volano, a UNESCO World Heritage city